Obituary - Jerry Lynn Cooper

Jerry Lynn Cooper, age 80, of Calhoun, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. 

Burial in Hopewell Cemetery Montrose, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to C.A.R.E. and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Jerry was born on February 14, 1942 in Clinton, Missouri to Charles Otis and Kathleen (Young) Cooper.

Jerry graduated Clinton High School in 1960, and Married Linda Lucille (Long) Cooper on November 5, 1960. After graduation he worked as an auto mechanic for the Walker Motor Co. in Clinton Mo. In 1964 the family moved to California where Jerry was Head Mechanic at the American Indian Motor Co. After 10 years they moved back to Missouri where he worked for the Clinton Fire Department, Owned and operated the Cooper Dairy Farm in Calhoun, Mo, and was a mechanic for the KC Metro Bus Co. until his retirement in 2008.

Jerry was a one-of-a-kind spirit that broke the mold, he had an infectious laugh and never met a stranger. He had a strong love for his family and would go above and beyond for them. He was softhearted and ornery all at once.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by a brother Jack Cooper, a sister Mary Kay (Cooper) Miller, and a granddaughter Stacie Cooper

He is survived by his wife Linda (Long) Cooper of Calhoun Mo, and his children Beverly (Cooper) and Bob North of Kansas City, Charles Douglas Cooper of Calhoun, and Lori (Cooper) and Dale Willcockson of Calhoun. His grandchildren Jerry Lynn Cooper, Elizabeth North-Pilotte, Christina (Willcockson) Mantonya, Kathleen (Willcockson) McCord, and Melinda (Willcockson) Chowning, and 13 great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Kirk Hannah Day at Harrisonville Schools

KIRK HANNAH DAY:

Kirk Hannah has 26 years in education, 10 in Harrisonville, 14 in Butler, and two in Versailles. He’s coached track, football, basketball and softball. 

Coach Hannah has been a PE teacher, athletic director and assistant principal. He currently teaches PE at Harrisonville Middle School. 

Coach Hannah’s favorite memories center on his colleagues and students. “All of the great people I have been able to work with here and the friendships I have developed are my best memories. Harrisonville has the best staff of educators and administrators in the business. They care about kids and what is best for kids.

And as a coach...the best memories would obviously be all of the football years and state championships.”- Courtesy of Harrisonville Schools

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Announces April Employee of the Month

Clinton, Mo. – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Jane Klinksick is the April Employee of the Month.

Klinksick has been an employee of GVMH since January 1995 and currently works as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiology department.

When nominating Klinksick, her coworkers stated that she is an extremely kind, patient and compassionate individual who is committed to GVMH and her patients. Klinksick is also very thoughtful and prompt in her communication with others. People feel comfortable with her, always gravitating towards her if they have any questions and concerns.

As the Employee of the Month, Klinksick received a GVMH gift and her name will be engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the hospital. She is also one of 12 finalists for the 2022-2023 Employee of the Year award.

Scattered Showers & Isolated T-Storms this morning

Today: Scattered showers & isolated storms this morning. No severe weather with this activity.

Tues night/Wed: The threat for severe weather is still looking likely. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will all be possible. Have a reliable way to receive watches and warnings overnight Tuesday.

Obituary - Debra "Debbie" Hibbs

Services Monday April 11th at 1:00 PM in Bland-Brumback funeral Home in Stockton MO with burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Jerico Springs MO Visitation Monday at noon

Debra Sue Hibbs (Debbie) was born to the late Roy Dean Hibbs Sr. and Sheila Gaye Stockdale on April 2, 1977.

Debbie spent the last 25 years with her love William Carpenter. Debbie passed April 6th 2022 at K.U. Med Center, KC.

 Debbie was blessed and survived by a large family.

From the Rich Hill Music Department

Rich Hill Junior High Band and Choir students came home yesterday from the Nevada Solo and Ensemble Contest with great ratings!
Congratulations to the following soloists and ensemble performers!

Exemplary (1) Ratings:
Kaylee Couzens & Juliana Abend: Woodwind Duet
Mady Ephland: Bari Sax Solo
Mia Gwinn: Timpani Solo
Kaden Black: Snare Solo
Jaritt Fry: Snare Solo
Juliana Abend: Vocal Solo
Mia Gwinn: Vocal Solo
Juliana Abend, Kaylee Couzens, Oscar Green, Mia Gwinn, Leeanna Bell: Vocal Ensemble

Outstanding (2) Ratings:
Kaylee Couzens: Flute Solo
Leeanna Bell: Horn Solo
Caisen Gwinn: Trumpet Solo

A friendly reminder from the Bates County Sheriffs Office

Let’s talk about weather for a minute. The reports are all over the place. There’s a chance that it could become very dangerous over the next couple days. Let’s go over something’s to put in the back of your mind.

Thunderstorm Watch: means the weather conditions are favorable but not imminent to produce a thunderstorm.

Tornado Watch: means the weather conditions are favorable but not imminent to produce a tornado.

Both of these mean pay attention and have a personal plan because it’s POSSIBLE.

Thunderstorm Warning: Means the weather is producing a storm that has or could produce hail or damaging winds. You should take necessary precautions for your family to seek shelter In this case.

Tornado Warning: This is dangerous. This means that a storm has been upgraded from a Thunderstorm Warning and there is radar indication of rotating clouds or that a spotter has visually seen a tornado in the area. 

You should take cover immediately in a basement or room in the center of your house away from windows.

Outdoor Early Warning Systems or commonly referred to as Tornado Sirens: these are usually activated because of immediate tornado threat to the listening area. A siren isn’t usually heard for more than one mile if outside and less if your indoors.

All of these things are meant to educate you so you can make safety decisions for you and your family before and as these storms develop.

Will there always be a stair step notifications? No sometimes storm develop very fast so a storm watch may be elevated to a Tornado Warning without notice. During a warning it’s not the time to grab a beer and go stand on the porch.

As always your trained and experienced first responders are aware of the pending storms and will be out monitoring the situation. The first responders use multiple sources of radar, from news stations to the national weather service. They use their training and years of experience to observe the conditions and rely on experience to how the weather now will indicate what the weather will turn to in minutes.

What should you do when there is a potential for dangerous weather? Pay attention, make sure you have multiple sources of notifications. A weather radio, a phone app, tv, a scanner etc. 

Also know where your family is for the evening or day. Waiting until a warning is issued to try and find your teenage child is not a good time. Talk with your family and make sure they know the plan of the weather becomes hazardous.

Another tip that many of us learned over the years. Keep a bucket with a couple days supply of toilet paper, bottle water, food snacks, first aid kits and medication. A bucket can be sealed and easily grabbed when you are taking shelter. Also, before you go to bed make sure you know where your shoes are. 

If a damaging storm moves through your neighborhood you will not want to walk through the debris barefoot. An injury to your feet may delay you getting help or hinder you helping your neighbors.

Weather preparedness comes down to this. Your safety and your family’s safety should never rely on anyone else.

We are and will continue to monitor this weeks weather conditions and do our very best to keep you informed and safe. Have a great week ahead!!

Courtesy of the Bates County Sheriffs Office 

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Today our deputies assisted Linn County Kansas with a vehicle pursuit that crossed over into Bates County Missouri. During the pursuit a Linn County Deputy’s vehicle was struck by the fleeing vehicle.

Additional Bates County Deputies were called out from home to help locate the subject. The vehicle was located in Amoret Missouri. Working together the driver was identified and arrested.

 
Here you’ll see that the uniforms maybe different. The seal on their badges are different, but when a dangerous person needs taken off the street we will work together as one to protect all our citizens.

 
(The Linn County Deputy is about 5’9”, and our deputy…….Well we all look up to him at 7’2”).